Whether you are in the business of defending peace officers and law enforcement agencies, or litigating on behalf of a concerned client – having an experienced expert witness and consultant working for you can make the difference between winning or losing your important case.

Martinelli & Associates Justice and Forensic Consultants, Inc. has been a recognized criminal justice consulting and training firm since 1980. We have also been providing defense and plaintiff legal counsels with superior consulting and expert witness services in the field of law enforcement practices and procedures.

We specialize in litigation and discipline cases involving all levels of the use of force, excessive force, police tactics, training, investigations, search & seizure, and arrest procedures in law enforcement field and corrections environments.

Our Expert Witness and Consulting Services Include:

• An in-depth incident analysis detailing the event circumstances.
• A thorough outline of the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of your case.
• A thorough analysis of the procedures, tactics and practices used by the enforcement officers and agency(s) to determine appropriateness and legality.
• A written declaration detailing the specific actions of all involved parties, with applicable case law to support your position.
• Trial preparation and assistance in focusing discovery.
• The testimony of a recognized experienced expert witness to confirm the findings and support your position during all proceedings.

Dr. Ron Martinelli, Ph.D., serves as our firm’s Expert Witness and Consultant. He has an impressive and diverse law enforcement background in police, probation and corrections procedures, tactics and training. He has an excellent track record of successfully representing law enforcement agencies and civilian plaintiff clients during all stages of litigation. He is an experienced court-certified expert-witness, skilled in incident reconstruction and forensic analysis.

Dr. Martinelli is an articulate legal declaration author with field experience who can assist you in developing an impressive and successful legal presentation.

Background of Ron Martinelli, Ph.D.

• Police officer/investigator with 25 years of diverse experience.
• Former Director, Criminal Justice Training Center & Police Academy.
• Law Enforcement Training Instructor for 23 years.
• Training Consutant & Instructor to numerous municipal, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Recognized authority, published author: law enforcement training, procedures, investigations and use of force tactics.
• Expert Witness and Consultant to numerous law enforcement defense counsels and private attorneys. Fair, impartial and respected by both sides.
• A documented record of success with excellent client references.
• Licensed Private Investigator CA Lic# 10808, Bilingual (Spanish).